The functions in this menu are used to define and modify physical properties of blank. As shown in Figure 11.10.1, the PROPERTY dialog box allows the user to define the type of shell element formulation for the stamping simulation. The default shell element formulation is BELYTSCHKO-TSAY, which is widely implemented in stamping simulation. Please refer to the LS-DYNA User’s Manual for detailed information about the shell element formulation.
Figure 11.10.1 Property dialog box